Sherwin Williams Merlot (SW 2704) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Merlot (SW 2704) |
| Hex Color Code: | #51323B |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(81, 50, 59) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 38.3%, 27.2%, 68.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Merlot (SW 2704)?
Merlot (SW 2704) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Merlot (SW 2704) is #51323B, and the RGB color code is RGB(81, 50, 59).
In the RGB color model, Merlot (SW 2704) has a red value of 81, a green value of 50, and a blue value of 59. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.3% magenta, 27.2% yellow, and 68.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 342.6° (degrees), 23.7 % saturation, and 25.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Merlot (SW 2704) has a hue of 342.6° (degrees), 38.3 % saturation and 31.8 % brightness/value.
Merlot (SW 2704) is cool or warm?
The color Merlot (SW 2704) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Merlot (SW 2704)?
Merlot (SW 2704) has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
Merlot (SW 2704)
Light Color
Compare LRV 4 of Merlot (SW 2704) with dark and light Color
LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space.
Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 4 puts Sherwin Williams Merlot (SW 2704) paint color in the
darker category.
- Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
- Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Merlot (SW 2704) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(81, 50, 59)
Red
81 (31.8%)
Green
50 (19.6%)
Blue
59 (23.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
38.27%
Yellow
27.16%
Key
68.24%
HSL
HSL(342.58deg, 23.7 %, 25.7 %)
Hue
342.58°
Saturation
23.66 %.
Lightness
25.69 %.
RYB
RYB(162, 146, 161)
Red
162 (63.6%)
Yellow
146 (57.4%)
Blue
161 (63.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
342.58°
Saturation
38.27 %.
Brightness / Value
31.76 %.
HWB
H: 342.58°
W: 19.61 %
B: 68.24 %
XYZ
X : 5.32
Y : 4.35
Z : 4.7
YXY
Y1 : 4.35
X : 0.37
Y2 : 0.3
CMY
C : 68.24%
M : 80.39%
Y : 76.86%
LRV
~ 4.3 %
Munsell Color System
10RP 2.3/2.7
CIE-Lab
L : 24.78
A : 15.51
B : 0.18
CIE-Lch
L : 24.78
C : 15.51
H : 0.67
CIE-Luv
L : 24.78
U : 17.35
V : -1.93
Hunter-Lab
L : 20.85
A : 9.1
B : 1.24
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Merlot (SW 2704) - #51323B Color Images and Patterns
